Summerland Point

The area is far older than the national figure, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state average, with only 11.7% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.2% of residents. Only 3.8% use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

More than half of the community identify as Christian, while 37.0% report having no religion, a figure a little below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 34.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,312 a week. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Health needs are high, as 37.4% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state figure of 27.0%. This is consistent with the older population, with 7.9% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.8% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.6%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a larger group here than in most similar areas. While unemployment is higher than average at 14.3%, typical household income for this group is a little above the state figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.2%. About 40.7% of households consist of just two people.

The community is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 43.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 58.6% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, though 36.1% moved in the last five years. Very few new arrivals have come from overseas, at just 1.3%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, no one lives within 15 minutes of a grocery store or health service.